New Guns for 2026, Nutnfancy SHOT Show 2026 Pt 1

Published on January 24, 2026
Duration: 23:11

Nutnfancy provides a critical overview of new firearms and accessories from SHOT Show 2026, noting a stagnant industry driven by economic factors. He reviews several new models, including the RIA PK-12 shotgun, RIA 5.0 pistols, Auto-Ordnance Thompson and .50 BMG rifle, Flux Defense Raider 365 chassis, Seekins Precision SIC rifle, S&W Spec Series, Weatherby Model 307 Alpine, Magpul TMAG 30, and Sarsilmaz pistols. His assessment highlights concerns about high pricing and questionable utility for many new products, while praising value propositions like the SAR9 series.

Quick Summary

Nutnfancy critiques the 2026 firearms industry as 'flatlined' due to economic factors, leading to a lack of innovation. He reviewed new models like the RIA PK-12, RIA 5.0, Auto-Ordnance .50 BMG, Flux Raider 365, Seekins SIC, S&W Spec Series, Weatherby 307, Magpul TMAG 30, and Sarsilmaz pistols, often questioning their high prices and practical utility.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Industry State and Intro
  2. 01:36Rock Island Armory PK-12 Shotgun
  3. 03:21RIA 5.0 Series Pistols
  4. 04:48Auto-Ordnance Thompson and .50 BMG
  5. 06:46Flux Defense Raider 365
  6. 08:45Seekins Precision SIC Rifle
  7. 10:48Smith & Wesson Spec Series
  8. 14:50Weatherby Model 307 Alpine
  9. 18:36Magpul TMAG 30
  10. 19:41Sarsilmaz (SAR USA) New Pistols

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall state of the firearms industry according to Nutnfancy's SHOT Show 2026 review?

Nutnfancy describes the firearms and knife industry as 'flatlined' in 2026, attributing low sales to economic factors and reduced consumer disposable income. This has led manufacturers to focus on rehashing existing designs rather than introducing significant innovations.

Which new firearms did Nutnfancy review from SHOT Show 2026?

Nutnfancy reviewed several new firearms, including the RIA PK-12 shotgun, RIA 5.0 pistols, Auto-Ordnance Thompson and .50 BMG rifle, Flux Defense Raider 365 chassis, Seekins Precision SIC rifle, S&W Spec Series (M&P9 Metal M2.0, Model 686 Plus), Weatherby Model 307 Alpine, Magpul TMAG 30, and Sarsilmaz SAR 7/24 and SAR9 SOCOM pistols.

What are Nutnfancy's main criticisms regarding new firearms in 2026?

Nutnfancy's primary criticisms focus on the high pricing of many new firearms, which he believes is often detached from practical utility or material costs. He also critiques designs he deems unnecessary or impractical for their intended 'Philosophy of Use' (POU), such as certain folding mechanisms or overly specialized 'race' guns for everyday carry.

Which firearm did Nutnfancy highly recommend from SHOT Show 2026?

Nutnfancy highly recommends the SAR USA SAR9 series of pistols, including the SAR 7/24 and SAR9 SOCOM models. He praises their ergonomics and overall value, calling the SAR9 series a 'no-brainer' purchase for consumers seeking a quality handgun at a reasonable price point.

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